The Hot Club's first album, 1998's Swingin' Stampede, was a collection of covers of classic tunes, including two written by Bob Wills, a major influence on the band. Their 1999 follow-up album, Tall Tales, showcased the songwriting ability of both Smith and Fremerman, with many original songs, including "Forget-Me-Nots" and "That Secret of Mine," both by Fremerman, and "It Stops With Me," by Smith, mixed with covers ranging from Rodgers and Hart's "You Took Advantage of Me" to Aerosmith's "Chip Away the Stone." Further albums would continue the same formula of classic western swing and hot jazz, along with originals in the same style.
The Hot Club of Cowtown broke up in 2005. Whit Smith and Jake Erwin performed together as part of Whit Smith's Hot Jazz Caravan, based out of Austin, Texas. Elana James toured with Bob Dylan in 2005, the first female to be included in his touring band in over 30 years (she came to Dylan's attention when The Hot Club of Cowtown opened for him and Willie Nelson during a joint tour of historic ballparks in the Summer of 2004). Changing her name to Elana James, Fremerman began performing in late 2005 with Beau Sample (formerly of Cave Catt Sammy) and Luke Hill, first under the name Elana James and Her Hot Hot Trio, and later as Elana James and the Continental Two. The band reunited in 2008.
Sleep
Hot Club Of Cowtown Lyrics
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How we love to sleep
At the close of day
When the joys of the day fade away and the memories sweet
Of the day repeat
In our dreams they creep
While we sleep, sleep, sleep
It seems that daytime was just made for laughter and song
Night time brings rest to the weary
Sooths all the hearts that are dreary
Leaves us alone with our day dreams
Brings back sweet golden love dreams while we sleep, sleep, sleep
How we love to sleep
At the close of day
When the joys of the day fade away and the memories sweet
Of the day repeat
In our dreams they creep
The lyrics to Hot Club Of Cowtown's song Sleep are a celebration of the restorative power of sleep at the end of a long day. The song opens with the repeated refrain of "Sleep, sleep, sleep, how we love to sleep," emphasizing the universally relatable desire for a good night's rest. The lyrics go on to describe how the day's joys and memories repeat themselves in our dreams while we sleep, providing a comforting escape from the stresses of waking life.
The verse about daytime being made for laughter and song and evening bringing romance to lovers creates a sense of contrast between the vivacity of daytime and the soothing calm of nighttime. The line "Night time brings rest to the weary, soothes all the hearts that are dreary" emphasizes the healing power of rest and sleep on both physical and emotional levels.
Line by Line Meaning
Sleep, sleep, sleep
Repetition of the word 'sleep' to emphasize the importance of it
How we love to sleep
Expressing the delight of getting a good night's sleep
At the close of day
Referring to the end of the day when it's time to sleep
When the joys of the day fade away and the memories sweet
Reminiscing the happy moments of the day before bedtime
Of the day repeat
Imagining the happy moments of the day again in sleep
In our dreams they creep
Those happy moments of the day return in subconscious mind while sleeping
While we sleep, sleep, sleep
Reiterating the importance of sleep and how it helps to rejuvenate our mind and body
It seems that daytime was just made for laughter and song
Daytime is meant for cheerful activities and entertainment
Evening brings romance to lovers as they stroll along
Romantic moments are best experienced in the evening time
Night time brings rest to the weary
Night time is peaceful and helps to relax the tired mind and body
Soothes all the hearts that are dreary
Night time helps to comfort those who are sad or depressed
Leaves us alone with our day dreams
At night, we get time to introspect and relive our happy moments of the day
Brings back sweet golden love dreams while we sleep, sleep, sleep
Sleep brings back beautiful dreams of love and happiness
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: STEPHEN FRETWELL
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